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Finish Strong Day-By-Day

Posted on February 21, 2022 by Joy

The start of your life journey doesn’t define you, and it will forever remain behind you. Our “finish” has yet to be written. Finishing strong begins with one good, God-centric next step. Start here: What do you want your “finish” to look like? Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Believe, bills, Boston Strong, boxing, Community, Dark, Desire, Despair, diet, Failure, Family, Finish Strong, God, Guilt, Hurt, Jesus, marathon, Money, nourish, Relationship, Shame, Soul, strong, Struggle, Vegas Strong, what others think, Work
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Lies in Dark Chocolate

Posted on September 20, 2021 by Joy

Research affirms that our happiness increases when we feel seen, heard, and loved. As women, we have an innate desire to belong. But finding community and cultivating new friendships with people who “get” you and welcome you without judgement––can feel near impossible. Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged belong, BFF, commit, Community, Encourage, Fear, Friend, Friendship, Happiness, invite, Isolation, Jesus, lie, Mourn, one another, Pray, Real Life, rejoice, seclusion, Share Life, sister, Sisterhood, Trust, Work
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Women & Work: A Critical Crossroads

Posted on July 19, 2021 by Joy

All of us have experienced change and transition recently. But whether yours has been a season of loss, new beginnings, or both, one constant remains: you have been created for, and called to, purposeful work in your everyday workplace. Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged ambassador, Barna Group, circle of influence, collaborate, Community, crossroads, Encourage, flourish, God's Word, Gospel, Image of God, Jesus, Loss, Meaning, new beginnings, one another, Pew Research, Purpose, support, Theology of Work, together, women, Work, Workplace
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Cultivating Friendships & Female Allies

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Joy

Listen to the nightly news, read just-released statistics, talk to a few friends––and you’ll hear over and over again the hard realities of mandated isolation, increased challenges in daily life, and mounting obstacles as working women navigate the lingering effects of this pandemic. Now more than ever we need to forge bonds of sisterhood with the women in our circles… Continue reading →

Growth, Hope & Healing, Sisterhood | Tagged acts of kindness, allies, authentic, build, care, Community, compare, compassion, compete, competition, condemn, Courage, cultivate, Encourage, female, flourish, friends, Friendship, Hope, judge, no fear, Prayer, Relationships, Strength, strong, support, women, Workplace
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Daring to Hope in 2021

Posted on January 25, 2021 by Joy

No one misses 2020: the ultimate year of loss for our generation. But as the chapter page turned to 2021, I wondered how I could muster up hope. So I decided to go back to the basics of spiritual renewal: creating and committing to a healthy rhythm of life. We all have different passions and interests, but the need for healthy rhythms remains universal. Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged 2020, 2021, Community, Courage, Delight, discouraged, Exercise, flourish, forward, God's Word, grow, Hope, Loss, meditation, New Beginning, Physical Health, Rock of Christ, season, solitude, Spiritual Health, Work
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2018: The Year of Open Doors

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Joy

As we approach the mid-point of the year, most New Year’s resolutions are a faint and distant memory. But what if 2018 could still become “The Year of Open Doors” for you? Continue reading →

Fun, Growth, Hope & Healing, Real Life Stories, Sisterhood | Tagged Chinese New Year, Community, Corporate, Intercession, New Doors, New Year's Resolution, Prayer, Sabbatical Year, Year of Jubilee, Year of Open Doors
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